Dewan-e-Khas Restaurant
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A long-established restaurant in central Skardu with the most reviews in town, known for traditional Balti cooking and local-style Chinese food.
Located at Kazmi Bazar in central Skardu, inside the Dewan-e-Khas Hotel near the Polo Ground, the restaurant has consistently ranked first among Skardu restaurants on TripAdvisor. Guidebooks call it the benchmark for local Balti cuisine. The menu includes home-style Balti dishes cooked with recipes passed down through generations, as well as Chinese dishes adapted to local tastes, and the decor has a traditional style. Prices are mid-range. In peak season (May to October), dinner is busy, so it is advisable to book by phone in advance. It is within walking distance of the city center.
Opening hours
About 8:00-22:00 (confirm with the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Kharpocho Fort (Skardu Fort)
- Manthal Buddha Rock
- Katpana Cold Desert
- Satpara Lake
- Blind Lake (Zharba Tso)
- Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Amburik Mosque
- Shigar Fort